Would you like to lead a team of 15 software engineers? Then read on quickly!

With this vacancy, you will join our client directly. BaanHuis will make sure your CV is on top of the pile!

Your reward

In addition to a direct contract with our client, we also offer:

• A good salary of €6000.00 - €8000.00 gross per month depending on knowledge and experience;
• As many as 28 days off and a 38-hour working week (ADV);
• A profit-sharing scheme (fixed and variable);
• Travel allowance;
• Growth opportunities at national and international level in a growing, dynamic organisation;
• The opportunity to arrange your working hours flexibly, taking up to 12 extra days off;
• Pleasant working atmosphere with enthusiastic and professional colleagues.

Your contributions

Besides leading and coaching the software engineering team, these are your duties:

• Initiate programmes within the department to promote technological advancement and team growth;
• Establish, manage and prioritise the software engineering backlog;
• Derive and implement strategic direction and vision in line with our client's broader goals;
• Drive innovation in software architecture, control algorithms and user experience to improve the value of machines within the packaging industry;
• Validate that each development supports the strategic direction and vision;
• Drive application development and networking (communication) between machines in a production line (horizontal communication) and between higher control systems (vertical communication);
• Ensure software meets the highest quality standards, including testing, debugging and troubleshooting;
• Maintain documentation and version control of software to support product service;
• Work closely with fellow managers from external locations and other departments (e.g. product management, sales) to ensure alignment. Build a strong relationship with Electrical and Mechanical Engineering;
• Collaborate with sales and customers to understand their feedback and integrate it into technical solutions.

Your profile

For this position, we are looking for someone with proven ability to lead and manage development and engineering teams, with strong interpersonal and team-building skills. In addition, you should have:

• Education: minimum BSc level, HBO in software engineering or a related field;
• Minimum 7-10 years' experience in software development and engineering in industrial equipment, of which at least 3-5 years in a managerial role;
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • User experience including Human Machine Interface (HMI) development
  • MES, SCADA, PLC controls, Embedded controls (C/C++/C#), OPC UA
  • Ethernet protocols: Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP
  • Agile development methods (e.g. SCRUM)
  • Product security
• Familiarity with complex business processes encompassing development, engineering, project management, SATs, FATs and after-sales service in an international context.
• Excellent organisational, planning and process management skills; strong communication skills.
• Professional fluency in English and Dutch.
• Proficiency in German is a plus.

Your workplace

Our client in Weert is a leading global supplier of process and packaging technology. Its portfolio of intelligent and sustainable technologies includes stand-alone machines as well as complete systems and services. Application areas in the pharmaceutical industry include production, processing, filling, inspection and packaging of liquid and solid medicines (such as syringes and capsules). In the food industry, the portfolio includes process technology for confectionery as well as packaging solutions for dry foods (e.g. bars, bakery products and coffee), frozen foods and dairy products.

Our location in Weert is easily accessible from: Eindhoven, Roermond, Helmond and Venlo.

Are you the Manager Software Development and Engineering we are looking for and does this vacancy appeal to you? Then we would like to get in touch with you!

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